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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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